Doncaster Deaf Trust Children's Home(s) is operational 7 days a week, 365 days of the year and run by a highly trained and dedicated team.
Each employee is NVQ 3 qualified in Children and Young People (or equivalent), and has British Sign Language (BSL) Certificate Level 2 or above and has regular safeguarding training (or working towards).
The team, which includes Deaf and hearing members, are also trained in key subjects including Health and Safety, Administration of Medicines, Diabetes, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Prevent Duty, Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young People, Online Safety and First Aid. Training helps create an environment of learning, which keeps everyone - including the young residents - motivated and challenged.
Staff turnover at Dickson House and the North flat are minimal, which helps provide continuity for our young residents. The team is made up of a full-time Registered Manager supported by a deputy manager, 2 Shift Leaders and 4 Residential Care Workers. The Home also has access to a wide range of professional staff employed by the Trust, including an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Therapist.
Details of the staff who work at Dickson House, their length of service with the Trust and qualifications are as follows:
